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Displaced femoral neck fracture — ABEM Board MCQ

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ModerateMusculoskeletal/Orthopedic emergenciesDisplaced femoral neck fractureABEM Board

A 79-year-old woman presents as triage level 2 after a fall. Her leg is shortened and externally rotated, x-ray confirms a displaced femoral neck fracture, and she is medically stable after analgesia. Which of the following is the most appropriate disposition?

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Correct answer: B — Hospital admission for operative repair and multidisciplinary perioperative care

Displaced hip fracture in an older adult requires admission, analgesia, medical optimization, and timely operative management.

Reference: AAOS hip fracture guideline; ABEM EM Model